Source-This post on India’s growth surprise has been created based on the article “DK Joshi writes India’s growth surprise” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper 3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth. News-The article discusses GDP forecast and observation of recently released household consumption… Continue reading India’s growth surprise
Development of Agaléga – India’s rising power in the Indian Ocean
Source-This post on Development of Agaléga:-India’s rising power in the Indian Ocean has been created based on the article “With Mauritius joining project, India’s rising power in the Indian Ocean” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper 2– International Relations-India and its Neighborhood. News– Prime Ministers of India and Mauritius… Continue reading Development of Agaléga – India’s rising power in the Indian Ocean
Growth of semiconductor industry in India
Source-This post on Growth of semiconductor industry in India has been created based on the article “Express View on semiconductors: Betting big” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 March 2023. UPSC Syllabus–GS paper 3- Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. News-The article mentions the steps taken by the government to… Continue reading Growth of semiconductor industry in India
Submarine Cables and India- Threats and Vulnerabilities- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the damage to submarine cables in the Red Sea, has exposed the vulnerability of Indian Telecom Sector. Three submarine cables connecting India to Global Telecom Networks- Asia-Africa-Europe-1, Europe India Gateway, and Tata Global Network– have been damaged due to targeted attacks. Major Indian Telecom operators such as Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Tata Communications… Continue reading Submarine Cables and India- Threats and Vulnerabilities- Explained Pointwise
Early Jacaranda bloom in Mexico
Source-This post on Jacaranda bloom is based on the article “Early jacaranda bloom sparks debate about climate change in Mexico” published in “The Hindu” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Jacaranda trees in Mexico are experiencing early blooming this year, causing concerns among residents and scientists. The foremost reason for this early bloom… Continue reading Early Jacaranda bloom in Mexico
Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
Source-This post on Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme is based on the article “Centre’s housing scheme for tribal groups facing hurdles due to lack of accurate data on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The lack of data regarding the estimated total population of the… Continue reading Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
Supreme Court overturns its verdict on Stay Order
Source-This post on Supreme Court overturns its verdict on Stay Order is based on the article “Why the Supreme Court overturned its 2018 decision, which set a time limit on courts’ stay orders” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently overturned its decision in the Asian… Continue reading Supreme Court overturns its verdict on Stay Order
Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Source-This post on Exercise Samudra Laksamana is based on the article “India-Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercise: Samudra Laksamana” published in “PIB” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy are participating in the bilateral exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’. It is taking place from February 28 to March 2, 2024,… Continue reading Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Juice jacking
Source-This post on Juice jacking is based on the article “Juice jacking: RBI issues warning against charging mobile phones using public ports” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a warning to mobile phone users regarding the risk of juice… Continue reading Juice jacking
Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
Source-This post on Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is based on the article “DRDO completes flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System” published in “India Today” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System… Continue reading Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
